Payroll Specialist

Attention Payroll professionals with at least 7 years of experience…are you looking for an opportunity to deeply impact the nonprofit and social enterprise world of San Diego?

At Mission Edge, we invest in social interest organizations through human resources, finance, fiscal sponsorship, and social enterprise services so they may do more good.

The position – Payroll Specialist

We currently have a core HR Division and are adding to our team due to an increased demand for services. Reporting to the HR Operations Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist is a part-time employee accountable for providing Payroll services to internal Mission Edge employees and fiscally sponsored and managed service clients who require high-touch Payroll processing, services, and related projects.

Compensation: The hourly range for this part-time, non-exempt position is $31.00 - $39.00 per hour DOE.

This position will work a hybrid schedule, which includes working onsite at Liberty Station, in-person at our local client offices (as needed), and remotely.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 5-10 years of progressive Payroll experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of Federal and state payroll and tax laws, wage and hour laws, and employee benefits laws
• Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office, Google Drives, Gmail and various payroll and HRIS software/ systems such as ADP Run, Paylocity, Paychex, Gusto, Rippling, Paycom, and Paycor
• Enthusiastic team player with a solid commitment to creating a positive and engaging work environment
• Outgoing with the ability to provide excellent customer service to staff, clients, and payroll providers
• Strong work ethic and proven clerical skills, including highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Excellent critical thinker, analytical, and problem solver; able to make solid judgments and data-based decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to hold personal, HR related, and payroll information strictly confidential
• Proven ability to function in a multi-tasking environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Computation, math, and accounting skills
• Computer literacy, including using programs and spreadsheets
• Problem-solving abilities
• Organizational skills
• Time-management expertise
• Experience with Project Management software, including Monday.com and or Basecamp, is a plus.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process payroll and related support, i.e., time off tracking, timesheet review, benefits deductions, retirement plan deductions) etc.
• Collect, verify, and record employee attendance, including hours worked
• Compute wages, commissions, and deductions as applicable
• Compute and process final pay in accordance with state and federal law
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including remittance of payroll taxes and required withholdings
• Process and monitor garnishment orders, wage orders or levies
• Handle employee complaints about incorrect payments and resolve discrepancies

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Employees are raving fans and trust you with all of their Payroll-related needs.
• You are a master at organization, attention to detail, and payroll administration, and you take pride in and own your role.
• You recognize areas in Payroll practices that can be improved and/or made more efficient to serve our employees and clients better. You are confident in sharing and implementing your ideas.
• You understand we are a team, and open, positive, and constructive communication is key to a successful Payroll process and HR team.
• The following phrases are four-letter words as far as you are concerned, “That’s the way we have always done it.” and “That isn’t in my job description.”

You embrace our 5 Cultural Values

• Transparency
• Never Settling
• The Journey
• Teach By Doing
• The Power of Our Circle

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Integrity
• Excellent customer service
• Initiative and go-getter attitude
• Thorough research skills
• Communicative (written and verbal)
• Approachability
• Highly Dependable

SUPERVISORY

• This position does not supervise others.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment 6 to 8 hours per day; occasionally lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information: Only local applicants should apply, as we are looking to fill this position quickly and cannot provide relocation expenses. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., as sponsorship is not available. A background check will be required.

To Apply: WOW us with your resume for this position through the Mission Edge San Diego job board at http://missionedge.org/careers. Tell us why the nonprofit/social enterprise world is important to you. If you’ve read this far, we want to hear from you!

Please make no phone calls, walk-ins, or recruiters.

Mission Edge San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.